Robotic in-space assembly utilizing in-situ resources will enable the construction of large-scale assets at a significantly reduced cost. High-value infrastructures requiring large-scale assembly include but are not limited to solar power satellite systems (SSPS), large-aperture space telescopes for continent-scale Earth and astronomical observations, orbiting laboratories, commercial platforms, and transportation hubs. Invariably, robotic technology for these complex missions will require a variety of locomotion and assembly capabilities beyond those currently employed in orbit onboard the International Space Station (ISS). Moreover, future assembly missions will likely involve multiple mobile space robots with manipulation and grasping capabilities that can collaborate and operate in semi to fully autonomous modes.
This interdisciplinary workshop will bring together researchers from academia and practitioners from government, industry and regulatory bodies to identify the frontiers of assembly missions, address barriers, formulate solutions, and share promising technologies for expediting challenging space missions. Notably, the workshop participants will explore the feasibility of employing intelligent sensing and planning technology for using robots for autonomous construction of large-scale high-value infrastructure will be examined. This workshop will feature invited talks by prominent speakers, panel townhall and poster/video presentations solicited from the community, emphasizing the importance of space sustainability and the vital roles to be played by autonomous robots made using next-generation technology.
We would like to invite all prospective participants to submit a poster or video to be presented at the workshop.
To submit an abstract for a poster or video, please navigate to the Contributions page.
